Category : Values

I got referred to a lovely video on the links between health and wealth recently.   This isn’t the same thing as saying wealth buys happiness, or even that health is equal to happiness – even if wealth helps with health  it … Continue reading →

When we look at money we don’t see the money – or the real things that we want.  Sometimes we think we see happiness .  Other times we think we are getting something we want.  But often what we’re seeing is … Continue reading →

Opinion seems to be divided about the idea of the happiness index.  I’d welcome it with open arms if it actually meant the Government was going to take it seriously – it’s what I’ve been suggesting for a few years … Continue reading →

There’s quite a bit about values on the site.  What do you value? I’m assuming you know what you think money is for (if not, have a think about it now – maybe read this and consider what you believe). If you’re … Continue reading →

Think about it, most people can do £1 + £1 = £2 and get the right answer, even if they need to use their fingers or a calculator.  That’s all there is to money.  Sure, you might need to scale … Continue reading →

That is a standard question I ask clients. Some answers I’ve had to that are: To spend For a rainy day Be able to do what I want To buy stuff Show I’ve arrived Make more money To give me … Continue reading →

Perhaps you make the unconscious assumption that if you only had that little bit (or a lot) more money, you would automatically be happier?   Lots of people believe it, but in general it isn’t true. Up to a certain level … Continue reading →